PROFILE
Shaffrey Architects was established in 1967 by Patrick and Maura Shaffrey. The practice has undertaken architectural, urban design and planning projects throughout Ireland and possess a wide knowledge of Irish towns and cities. Architectural work includes the conservation, adaptation and extension of historic buildings and new buildings in existing urban settings.
Urban design and planning practice centres principally on historic / existing urban centres and complexes, including their regeneration, consolidation and extension and is concerned with integration of new and existing urban fabric and public spaces which facilitate social and physical diversity.
The principles of sustainable building and development have always informed the work of the practice and recent projects help to further explore this important aspect of architecture and planning.
Research forms an important element of the overall practice. Today the firm numbers among its clients prestigious public and private organisations.
AWARDS
2024
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
RIAI Silver Medal for Conservation and Restoration 2017-2019 - Winning Project
14 Henrietta Street, Tenement Museum
2019
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
RIAI Architecture Awards, Adaption and Re-use - Winning Project
Goethe-Institut in collaboration with Henchion Reuter Architects
2018
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
RIAI Special Jury Award - Winning Project
14 Henrietta Street, Tenement Museum
2018
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
RIAI Best Conservation / Restoration - Winning Project
14 Henrietta Street, Tenement Museum
2015
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
RIAI Best Housing 2015 - Winning Project
Mount Temple
2011
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
RIAI Best Cultural Building 2011 - Winning Project
UnBuilding
2006
National Disability Authority
Excellence through Accessibility Award 2006 - Winning Project
Johnston Library
1999-2001
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
Silver Medal for Restoration and Conservation 1999-2001 - Winning Project
Ardfert Cathedral